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♪First sight with suspicion♪

♪A test for two young hearts♪

♪The road is rocky♪

♪The world becomes silent when you are by my side♪

♪Have two pots of tea together♪

♪The game of go is hard to settle♪

♪Play the zither and hear the song♪

♪Who is as beautiful as a painting♪

♪Why look at the flowers outside the window alone♪

♪Have a peaceful life and another summer passed away♪

♪Hope we can stay together forever♪

♪Appreciate the elegance together♪

♪It was misty and rainy that day♪

♪Hold the jade cup to you♪

♪Let’s have a drink and play the game of go♪

♪But the wind blows outside the window♪

♪It disturbs my dream♪

♪It’s just a flash in the pan♪

♪The flowers smother the window♪

♪The leaves fly into the sky with the cloud♪

♪We will meet in the end in the cloister♪

♪We hold hands with tears in eyes♪

♪You whisper to me under the moonlight♪

♪We never have to part again♪

=Rebirth For You=

=Episode 15=

Your Grace,

do you have any solid evidence

to prove Nanny Tian is the thief?

Xiaoman, take her in.

Yes.

Kneel.

Greetings, Master, Madam.

Your Grace, Miss Li.

Aren’t you Nanny Tian’s foster daughter, Jiaoxing,

who serves tea in Father’s study?

Yes, I am.

Jiaoxing, tell us everything you know.

Her Grace is here. Don’t be afraid.

I lost my parents when I was little.

I became homeless.

When I first came,

the servants often bullied me.

Nanny Tian took pity on me.

She punished them

for my sake

and also adopted me.

She helped me in every way

and promised to marry me to a good man.

I thought she was honest with her care,

however, her ultimate purpose

is to steal from the mansion through me.

Jiaoxing, you’re like my own daughter!

How could you be so ungrateful?

Aren’t you afraid of retribution?

Be quiet!

How dare you!

Keep talking.

Nanny Tian is a gambling addict.

Later, she gambled a lot

and seldom won.

Thus, she’s in enormous debt.

To pay up for the debt,

she took advantage of Miss Li’s absence

and sold a lot of precious things

in her chamber.

Then she dared not steal more

in case someone found out.

So she figured out another way.

Many people would pay a handsome price

for information from our mansion.

So she forced me

to steal official files from Master’s study,

in exchange for pocket money.

You’re lying!

If I didn’t do it,

Nanny Tian would marry me

to her retarded son.

That’s outrageous!

How could we have such a vicious maid in the family?

Anything else except thievery?

Nanny Tian,

Madam has been generous to you.

Is that how you show

your gratitude to her?

I can’t believe

you’re such a rotten woman.

You’re senior in age.

How could you do such a thing?

Hurry, take her out.

Yes.

- Yes. - Quickly.

Take her out, go!

Get up!

Madam!

- What a shame! - Madam, I’m sorry!

Madam!

What a shame on our family!

Madam!

- Gladly today - Madam!

- Her Grace found the truth, - Madam, I’m genuinely sorry.

otherwise, it’d lead to a huge disaster.

Miaorong,

we have an infamous thief in the house.

You’re such a disappointment!

Uncle Li...

Enough!

From now on,

Her Grace takes over all family affairs.

It’s time to restore integrity in the family.

Your Grace.

That was impressive.

You’re the woman in charge now.

I’m sure you must feel triumphant.

You and my husband grew up together.

I have no intention of offending you.

But Miss Gao, you’d better stop it.

Don’t cross the line again.

Your Grace,

you’re powerful and decisive.

How dare I say no to you?

You gained control of the house so soon.

One day if I annoy you,

will you kick me out of the house

like what happened to Nanny Tian?

We choose our own paths.

And respect is earned.

To stay or go, it depends on what you do.

Miss,

Mr. Li is here.

Qian, you’re back.

Just now...

I already know what happened,

and I heard your conversation with my wife.

I’m shocked

by your terrible manners when I’m not around.

It’s not like that, Qian.

I’ve always wanted to be friendly.

But Her Grace...

She’s always on guard against me.

Aren’t you venting on Her Grace

because of your failure

in instigating trouble?

I dare not, Qian...

I think you do.

Qian,

am I such a wicked person

in your eyes now?

Perhaps that’s who you are.

It’s just I failed to see your nature.

Qian!

Miaorong, weeping is bad for health.

Since we were children,

Qian had never

talked to me like that.

He’s already married.

He has a woman he wants to protect.

No.

He’s not like that.

He’s bewitched by Jiang Baoning.

It’s temporary.

There’ll be a day...

There’ll be a day when he realizes

who the most important woman in his life is.

You’re really not going to let her in?

My little sister

is a simple girl.

The revelation about her nanny’s doing

is a big blow to her.

Defending her nanny

for old time’s sake,

your sister is a loving girl.

But she has to know what’s right or wrong.

If someone takes advantage of it,

she’s the one to take the responsibility.

Yes, you’re quite right, my darling.

We have to

let the silly girl stand a little longer outside.

Get Miss Li in.

Yes.

Miss Li.

Hey,

what are you waiting for?

Your sister-in-law has something to tell you.

Come on in.

Baoning.

Baoning, I’m sorry.

It’s my fault.

I crossed the line and offended you.

For the sake

that I admit my mistake,

please don’t be angry with me.

I’m not really angry.

Really?

Well, I learned from my husband

that my sister-in-law is a heroine

with distinguished martial skills and courage.

She was just deceived by people close to her.

Baoning, it won’t happen again.

Baoning, are you serious about me being a heroine?

Mm-hmm.

Don’t you find it weird for a girl

to dress in men’s garment?

It’s not weird at all.

Back when I lived in the palace...

Baoning,

what do you like about my brother?

He’s not good enough for you.

Actually, it’s against my will.

I was abducted.

Huh?

Seriously?

Let me tell you.

My brother was headstrong when we were little.

He always got what he wanted.

He’d never let go of a piece of meat.

I never thought he’d dare mistreat you.

Mm-hmm.

Baoning, don’t worry.

I’ll take it out for you.

Mm-hmm.

Li Qian...

Li Dongzhi.

Brother.

I should have kicked you out.

- Then you wouldn’t have badmouthed me. - I’m sorry.

- Right? Out! - Baoning!

Baoning!

- Get out! - Dongdong, Dong...

Unbelievable.

You were abducted, huh?

Not really.

It was against your will to marry me, huh?

No, no.

Stop right there!

- Explain it. - Listen to me.

Jiang Baoning, tell me what it means.

I mean...

- I want an explanation today. - I’ll listen to you.

Explain what?

Qian has never laughed so happily.

Jiang Baoning, come to me.

I guess it’s not a bad thing

to have a sister-in-law.

These servants are carefully chosen

according to your requirements.

Though many servants are dismissed,

once these servants are in position,

they’ll learn the rules in just half a day

and start working.

I’m right to trust you, Miss Dong.

I’d like to take this opportunity

to impress Your Grace.

Your Grace, pick from them.

If you like someone,

write her name down.

I trust your choices.

The girls here

must be the best.

We’re short of hands. They all can stay.

Alright.

No stealing.

No fighting in the house.

No drinking in private.

No gambling.

Know your duty and no passing bucks.

There will be reward and punishment.

Doubled wage for those who serve for 5 years.

Diligent and loyal servants

will be removed from slavery after ten years’ service.

Her Grace really impressed me.

The palace taught her well.

I heard

Her Grace made new house rules

and had every servant memorize them.

There’ll be an assessment every other month.

Those who fail

will be dismissed forever.

What a mess she’s

made of our house?

It’s a different time.

Our families are no longer

bandits in mountains.

We do need a set of rules.

Or how can we manage the servants?

By the way,

a word to you.

What?

Stop thinking about getting the jewels

in stores home.

Look at the jewelry you’re wearing.

Aren’t you afraid you’ll sprain your neck?

No, I’m not! What are you gonna do?

It makes me happy. None of your business.

I...

Try to learn from Her Grace.

What did I say wrong?

Look at the house under her control.

I’m satisfied with these servants.

Greetings, Your Grace.

It’s a relief at last.

Your Grace.

Those servants switched sides

in such a short period of time.

You were once

like their mistress.

And now they don’t

even greet you when they see you.

Madam,

it’s this month’s revenue from usury.

Take it.

Miaorong,

why are there 300 taels more than last month?

Madam,

except for your share,

the rest is a little gesture from me.

Good girl.

Last time,

our business was nearly affected by Nanny Tian.

Thanks to your decisiveness,

or the business would be exposed.

Servants on our side

are all dismissed by Jiang Baoning.

If Uncle Li finds out about this,

we’ll lose the last means of income.

Stop.

Since Jiang Baoning took over family affairs,

Master has been treating me worse and worse.

He praises her intelligence

and calls me a stupid pig.

I think Jiang Baoning

was born to curse me.

Madam,

Uncle Li and Qian are both men.

Men know little about house management.

But now we’re facing a huge deficit.

Madam,

you have to make a long-term plan for the family.

The usury income

is just a small amount.

Miaorong,

do you know other ways to make money?

Madam,

if you trust me,

I do know another way.

Yes, I do.

You’re the smartest.

I can trust you with everything.

Thank you, Madam.

Uncle.

Miaorong,

I left the family affairs to you in these years

because I trusted you.

How could you collude with servants

to conduct usury?

Before Master finds out,

stop it.

Or you can wait

to be driven out of the mansion.

Uncle,

I’m not doing all these

for my own interest,

but for the Li family.

I know you couldn’t understand.

But give me some time.

I will prove with facts

that I’m the biggest help to the Li’s.

Miaorong,

are you jealous of Her Grace

because Qian abandoned you

and married her?

Uncle,

am I such a petty woman

in your mind?

You’ve been Uncle Li’s follower for years.

You know Uncle Li’s ambition.

Qian is a talented man.

He’d never be satisfied with

this tiny fish pond of Bingzhou.

Uncle,

please believe me.

When have I ever let you down?

You’re thinking about an underground bank?

Lin,

only through an underground bank

can we get a steady stream of wealth.

Lin,

I seldom ask you for anything.

As you know,

since Princess Jia’nan came in charge,

all the servants have been loyal to her.

All my moves are under watch.

In this case,

I won’t have a place

in this big mansion soon.

My uncle is a kind person.

What you’re worried about won’t happen.

Lin,

in terms of seniority,

you’re the eldest son of the family.

But now,

you’re doing a servant’s job

and helping Uncle Li and your cousin manage the chores.

Are you

willing to live under their roof?

Actually,

I think,

Lin,

it’s time you make a plan

for your future.

Where does this kite come from?

Madam, Miss Li.

Oh, it is her.

Yes.

Miss Li.

How did she get to the roof?

Li Dongzhi!

Come down from there!

Mother!

Are you going to tear the roof

off the house?

Get down quickly!

Or you’ll be sorry!

Hurry up, do you hear me?

Hey, don’t run!

Don’t run away!

Miss Li, get down, please.

Stop! Come back!

Madam! Madam!

You... you get down now!

Hurry up!

Stop right there!

Where do you think you’re going?

- My kite! - Leave it.

Stop! Look at the way you’re dressed.

Mother, let me redo your hair.

It’s a mess because of you.

Are you trying to kill me by exhausting me?

Listen, right now,

take her to change clothes.

Farm and Study - Yes. - I’m exhausted.

- Miss! - How dare you?

Stop right there!

If you didn’t ask me out today,

I’d have invited you out for a drink.

Thank you for helping me at the wedding

in your mansion.

Here’s a toast to you.

You’re welcome, Cai.

You’re good at arithmetic.

You manage the finance of the garrison.

I found it overwhelming just to manage

house chores.

I’d like to learn from you in the future.

Mr. Li, this isn’t

what you asked me out for, is it?

I invited you out today

to talk about a lucrative business.

Tell me about it.

I want to put the soldiers’ pay in an underground bank

to produce interest.

That’s the military budget.

This is a great opportunity for us.

As long as you’re willing to help,

in a few days,

there’ll be a large number of silver taels

going into your pocket.

Cai, your future

will be beyond imagination.

Madam,

here are 20,000 taels of silver.

Please check it.

So many.

As you know,

our small bank

can only make a little pocket money

for the madams and ladies.

Madam, you’re a successful banker.

Everyone in Bingzhou knows you’re good at what you do.

These are the first deposit.

There’ll be more coming in.

More?

What? You don’t like the money?

Well,

if you cannot take such a large sum,

I’ll inquire of the Dong’s.

I can’t take it?

No matter how much you can give me,

I’ll take it.

Well, I’ll take that as a yes.

Dried fruit and peanuts!

Hey, make way, move!

Dongdong!

Hi,

Shanhu!

Where are you going?

I’ve just finished work at the store.

Now I’m going to check around Qinfang Pavilion.

Qinfang Pavilion?

Take a look!

The biggest brothel in Bingzhou?

Little girl,

you know too much for your age.

You’re not much older than me.

Don’t treat me like a child.

Shanhu,

I never drink wine in a brothel.

Can you take me with you?

Absolutely no.

If your mother finds out,

she’ll eat me alive.

Take a look.

- Don’t worry, Shanhu. - Take care.

My mother can’t do anything about me.

Go!

Qinfang Pavilion

Alright, put it here.

Qinfang Pavilion

Miss Dong, we’re looking forward to you.

Mr. Zhang is waiting to report to you.

Singing Phoenixes and Dancing Fairies

Who is this young master?

He’s so handsome.

This is a distant…

cousin of mine.

Oh.

He just came. So I took him out for fun.

Mm-hmm.

Dongdong.

Please come in.

I’m going upstairs to audit the account.

Are you going to be fine

to be left alone?

Go ahead, Shanhu. Don’t worry about me.

Mm-hmm.

This way, please.

Sir,

nice to meet you.

Do you want me to keep you company?

No, thanks.

Sir,

where are you going?

Don’t go.

Don’t go, sir.

You have fair skin.

More tender than our girls.

Let me see.

I’m no better than you.

So handsome.

He’s shy.

Leave us.

How generous!

Come on.

Alright, let’s go upstairs.

Come on.

Qing An Is this your first time in a brothel?

That’s right.

You’re not here just for a drink, are you?

Huh?

No.

Come.

Sit.

Man,

there’s a first time for everything.

I can totally understand

how you feel.

Here.

Since you’re not here just for a drink,

you have to make yourself comfortable.

Drink up.

Look,

the girl in red and the girl in yellow,

- which is prettier? - Don’t.

Come on.

The one in red?

Good eye.

The girl in red is the most popular courtesan here.

A real beauty.

Jade-like shape, snow-like skin,

- blooming face, - Look.

and willow-like posture.

Go.

How could I lie to you?

Hey.

Am I pretty?

Yes.

You’re… gorgeous.

Then get a little closer.

Take a good look.

I... I...

saw you clearly.

Man, how could you wimp out in a pinch?

The beauty takes a fancy to you.

You’re a good drinker, sir.

Come on. One more cup.

Man.

I’ll give you a big reward.

Is the girl in red beautiful?

Huh?

One more. One more.

Yes.

Then do you know she’s someone else’s girl?

Huh?

She is?

She’s my girl!

How dare you set your filthy eyes on her?

We’re in a brothel.

Why can’t we look at her?

Right.

That’s so domineering of you.

Alright, alright.

You’re dead meat.

You don’t know what you’re doing!

Somebody!

Yes.

Brothers!

Let’s go!

- Boss! - He kicked me. Get him!

Go! Stop!

- This way! - Stop!

Candied haws!

- Stop! - Stop right there!

This way!

Come on!

- Stop! - Excuse me!

Stop!

Stop!

Make way!

Don’t run!

Move!

Run!

Excuse me, please!

Come.

Where are they?

Come here.

Get him!

- Yes. - Go!

Don’t let him get away! Go!

Candied haws!

Sure!

Pendants!

Over there.

Go.

Get them!

Hurry!

Up.

Let’s go.

- Hurry! - Over here!

- There they are! Come! - Over here!

Stop!

- Go! - Seize him!

What are you waiting for? Kick him!

Come on!

Excuse me!

Go after them!

Go, go!

Fragrance Bath

Why...

Why did you take me here?

It’s crowded and steamy here.

They’ll never find us.

No, no, no.

I’d rather hide somewhere outside.

Hey, man.

Come on.

Come here.

There they are!

What’s your problem?

Get out if you’re not here to take a bath.

Boss, I didn’t find them.

Maybe they’re not here.

Shall we get out of here?

Nobody wants to see you naked.

Gross!

Sorry, I forgot.

They’re gone?

What are you doing?

Taking a bath.

After the long run, isn’t it about time to take a bath?

Join me.

No, thanks.

Come on. You’re blushing due to heat.

Come and have a bath.

You’ll have a heatstroke.

Take off your clothes.

I’m injured.

I can’t take a bath or get in the water.

Take your time.

Hey,

I won’t bathe either.

We’re brothers now after the fight.

Hey, wait for me.

Bravo!

Fantastic!

Bravo!

Great!

Baoning, are you alright?

Yes, it’s just a kid.

Why is it so bustling on the street tonight?

It’s the night market on the first day of each month.

It’s an old tradition of Bingzhou.

Today is my day off.

So I want to take you out and relax.

Recently,

you’ve been busy with house chores.

It must be hard for you.

You know I’ve had a hard time?

So?

So many people are watching.

Let’s keep going.

Here.

I’m sorry, buddy.

I ruined your great day.

Don’t make fun of me.

Cheers!

My name is Li Dongzhi.

And I’m turning 19 years old.

Judging by your look and clothes,

you’re not from here, are you?

Qing An,

a merchant who travels between Yongqing and Mu’an.

Mm-hmm.

My father is from Yongqing State.

My mother is from Mu’an State.

I’m a few years older than you.

Look, you can call me An.

Are you married, An?

We’re in a troubled time.

Traveling alone in the world,

sometimes I can’t afford a meal.

Why drag someone into my suffering?

Mm-hmm.

Don’t you want an heir

to pass on your business?

We were born without material property

and we can’t take anything when we die.

No matter how much land

or how many estates a man has,

he can only eat three meals a day and sleep in one bed at night.

My offspring

might worship a tablet with my name on

in the ancestral hall.

But by then, I’d have become a handful of loess,

why would I care about the worship?

Well said.

What you said is inspiring.

I wish we could meet earlier.

Well, you don’t want to get married, either?

You’re right.

My mother has been urging me every day.

I never thought about it.

So I’m quite against it.

Besides, I think I’m still young.

There are lots of important things for me to do.

When I get married,

it’s like I’m tied up at home.

I won’t be able to go anywhere.

Does your mother want you to marry a shrew

who’ll lock you at home every day?

We’re men.

Even if we’re married,

how could we get trapped at home

and let time slip by?

Mm-hmm.

That’s right.

Mm-hmm.

Right here?

Sure.

In the old days,

fishermen would put candles

and offerings on a sailboat made of colored paper

and leave it to drift about at sea

and pray to the god of the ocean for safe sailing.

I used to believe

it’s superstition.

But now I can understand.

I would pray to the Buddha and gods

as long as the people I love

can be safe.

River lantern, river lantern,

if you carry the blessings of gods,

please keep Mu’an State

free from warfare.

It’s coming.

I pray for a lifetime of happiness

with my beloved.

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Madam Dong’s birthday banquet.

The invitation just came in.

There’ll be a grand banquet at Dong’s Mansion.

Many guests are invited.

If you don’t want to go,

just make an excuse that you can’t go.

But Dong Shanhu

did our family a great favor.

It’s Madam Dong’s birthday.

It’s ungrateful if I refuse to go.

Anyway, I’ve already given them a reply

that I’ll attend it.

If you feel uneasy about it,

I can go with you.

That’s an event for women.

It’s not appropriate for you to go.

Don’t worry. I can handle it.

Your Grace, Madam’s maid comes with a word

that she wants you to take Miss Li

to Madam Dong’s birthday banquet.

Mother isn’t going?

My mother

loathes such events.

The purpose she wants you to take Dongzhi along

is probably to take this opportunity

to hunt for eligible men for Dongzhi.

Take her with you.

She fights well.

If you’re in danger,

she can protect you.

You’re a terrible brother.

Dongdong is your sister.

She has come of age.

If you meet a perfect man for her,

as her sister-in-law,

you’ll help her out, won’t you?

I... I...

I’m not going.

Dongdong,

you’re my flesh and blood.

Those snobbish women

despise me.

Or I wouldn’t have been so brazen

as to beg your sister-in-law to take you with her.

If you go with her,

the matchmakers

will recommend some good men to you.

Look, you hate such occasions too.

Why do you have to make me go?

Besides, I said I don’t want to get married.

You don’t want to get married?

Do you think you’re still a child?

When you want to get married,

do you think there’d be a line

of good men waiting for your good graces?

I’m telling you now.

You are going.

Quit standing there.

Take her to change.

- No. - Yes.

Miss! Miss!

I’ll hang myself!

- Miss! Miss! - Miss!

Li Dongzhi!

Hey!

Fine.

I’ll change, alright?

Go now!

Come, Miss.

Let me see.

You’re a natural beauty in women’s clothes,

no worse than any of the noble ladies.

Look at your face.

Alright, sit down.

I’ll put some make-up on you.

Go get the Unifon Her Grace gave me.

Let me tell you.

Unifon

The Unifon

is for the royal family only.

I only use it on special occasions.

Today,

I’m going to perform magic on you.

- Mother, - Alright.

isn’t it a waste

to apply it on my face?

Who says it’s a waste?

The only one who deserves it

is my daughter.

I’ll make you look prettier

than any of the noble ladies.

Alright, turn around.

I told you.

My daughter is gorgeous.

I have to say

Princess Jia’nan’s stuff is the best.

Let me see your pretty face.

What a natural beauty!

Listen to me, Dongdong,

before the end of the year,

I want you to marry a man

of equal background.

Do you hear me?

Bear it in mind.

My daughter is so beautiful.

I think

you’re no worse than the princesses.

Dongzhi, you rarely dress up.

Take a few steps for me.

- Oh. - Come.

Oh, you can stop.

- What’s up? - No girls march as you do.

Watch me.

Let me show you.

Take smaller steps.

And wiggle.

Does it look better?

Mm-hmm.

Have you learned it?

Show me.

Stop smiling.

Is that how I taught you?

Look how terrible you look.

Let me show you again. Focus.

My sister-in-law is calling me.

Li Dongzhi!

Welcome. Come in.

- Miss Dong. - Madam.

Dong’s Mansion

A rare pearl just arrived from the south.

- Really? - Then I have to go and take a look.

Take Madam to see it.

Miss Dong.

I haven’t seen you in Bingzhou for a long time.

You made trouble as soon as you came.

I spent a lot of money

clearing up your mess the other day.

I’ll pay you back double.

I want the best horses

and iron ores from your merchandise.

Miss Dong, you’re a shrewd businesswoman.

Make yourself at home.

Thank you.

Miss Dong.

Your Grace,

Dong’s Mansion it’s such a great honor

Dong’s Mansion that you can come.

- It’s Madam Dong’s birthday. - Sir, what a pleasure!

I have to give my best regards.

Today, we’re going to have a hearty drink.

What’s your present?

That’s quite a surprise!

I knew it was a lame idea.

Baoning, let’s go home.

If you go home,

- what about me? - Let’s go.

- Be a good girl. - Let’s get in.

The banquet is about to begin.

Please, Your Grace.

Mm-hmm.

Let’s go.

Mm-hmm.

Guys, chin up.

Sure. Bottom up. Cheers!

Li Dongzhi,

the way you walk is so funny.

You look like a duck just got ashore.

What’s so funny about it?

Everyone in Bingzhou knows that

Miss Li has always dressed as a man.

Now you’re wearing girls’ clothes.

Are you having the first awakening of love

so you’re here to hunt for a husband?

- Right. - Unfortunately,

though you’re wearing girls’ clothes,

you don’t have

the slightest manners of a lady.

Well,

unless this man is blind,

otherwise

no one would dare marry you.

That’s right.

I agree.

Zhuang Furong.

Watch your tongue. Don’t push your luck.

Why do you care if I can get married?

I look like a duck just got ashore.

Do you think you’re better than me?

In my opinion...

What is she talking about?

The gorgeous and graceful singers

of Qinfang Pavilion are better than you.

Nonsense!

At least they play better music

than you do.

How dare you compare me to the singers of Qinfang Pavilion?

Not compare you to them.

You’re no match, alright?

Do you think the fine clothes and jewels

make you a beauty?

Have you ever seen a real beauty?

A real beauty

has jade-like shape, snow-like skin,

blooming face and willow-like posture.

Zhuang Furong,

except that your name means a flower,

the rest of you

isn’t even close to a blooming beauty.

You...

Help!

Let’s go.

Help!

Go help her!

Go, go, go!

Hurry up!

Someone’s in the water!

Come on!

You... are a girl.

Hi, An.

Your Grace, do you like the food?

Mm-hmm.

- Dongdong! - Baoning.

Why are you wet all over?

Miss Li fell into the water.

She must have been used to men’s clothes.

Now in women’s clothes,

she can’t even walk.

Silence!

Take her somewhere she can change.

Yes.

Baoning.

I know, go on.

Mm-hmm.

I’ll go give her a hand.

Sure.

- Mother. - Mm-hmm.

Why don’t we go watch the opera?

- Oh, you remind me. - Let’s go.

I’ve been waiting

for an explanation and apology.

Your Grace, I don’t understand.

Mrs. Zhuang,

shall I

get everyone in the garden here

and ask them one by one

what happened?

In that case,

if someday,

there are rumors about a young lady

being imperious

that bring disgrace to Miss Zhuang,

I hope you don’t blame me.

Your Grace, is it necessary?

It’s just a joke between two young girls.

Besides, it takes two

to tangle.

If rumors spread out,

my daughter isn’t the only one to bear the disgrace.

Mrs. Zhuang,

my husband’s families are all loyalists.

They despise treacherous schemes.

If anyone hurts my sister-in-law,

I’ll make her very sorry.

Are you absolutely sure

that your daughter is innocent?

Um...

Mother.

It’s said a child is better unborn than untaught.

Today, in front of your daughter at fault,

you described a life-threatening situation

as a girls’ bicker.

Judging by her behaviors,

I doubt that after marriage,

she’d show any respect for her in-laws.

Miss Zhuang,

do you know why you’re wrong?

I...

I’m not wrong!

What if I did push Li Dongzhi into the beck?

I was just teasing her a bit.

And she compared me to a singer.

And you!

Don’t put on airs, Princess.

I don’t believe that you...

Kneel down.

It was your fault.

Her Grace is right.

How dare you talk back to Her Grace?

You’re going to bow

to Her Grace and admit your mistake.

In a while,

you’ll ask for Miss Li’s forgiveness.

I’m sorry, Your Grace.

Are you a mosquito?

Louder!

I’m sorry, Your Grace.

Your Grace,

now can you forgive her?

I can spare you

for being rude.

But my sister-in-law is shocked.

I can’t forgive you for her.

I’ll apologize to Li Dong...

To Miss Li.

The white one.

I heard Dongzhi fell into the water today

and someone taught Miss Zhuang

a painful lesson at Dong’s Mansion.

She bullied my sister-in-law.

That makes her our family’s foe.

I can’t let her go unpunished.

My beloved princess,

you’re so cool!

Mm-hmm.

What did you do to the poor sachet?

It was torn during the drill at the camp.

It’s fine.

Why didn’t you get a new one?

You gave me this.

I don’t want to replace it.

I’ll make you a new one.

But my needlework is terrible.

I hope you don’t mind.

You gave this to me.

It’s the one and only in the world.

I don’t want to get rid of it.

Young Master. Sir!

There’s a military emergency.

King of Yongqing is ill. Sir, info from the scout.

Qing Tai seizes the military. Sir, info from the scout.

Army assembled and ready to march south. The King of Yongqing is ill.

Qing Tai seizes the military.

The army is assembled and ready to march south.

Go back to the barracks.

Yes.

Yongqing State broke our convention,

and their troops are to march south.

He wants war.

Then I’ll give him one!

This isn’t a good time to come into the war.

Please think twice, Your Majesty.

When if not now?

This is the first warfare since I took over the reins.

Not only must we fight,

but we also have to win,

so that Yongqing State won’t dare

attack us in two decades.

Councilor Wang.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Prepare the edict for me.

Order the Border Battalion to hit the enemies hard.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Qing Tai, the First Prince of Yongqing,

tore our convention and commanded troops south.

They intend to encroach on our homeland.

This is a matter of His Majesty’s honor

and the civilians’ lives!

Soldiers of Mu’an State,

we cannot allow it!

His Majesty’s edict

is to wipe out

Yongqing army at all costs!

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Li Qian!

Yes, Commander.

I appoint you as the first vanguard.

Lead Xuanjia Battalion to the front.

Yes, Commander.

Commander, in face of a state crisis,

Huben Battalion would like to stand together with Xuanjia Battalion.

Granted!

I will defeat you

on the battlefield in a fair manner.

From the capital of Yongqing, Yunyang,

to the border,

it’s at least a 20-day march, a month maximum.

Barring unforeseen problems,

in three days, Qing Tai’s troops

will arrive at Dayanshan Camp.

Mount Dayanshan is in a low-lying region.

The pass is narrow and easy to defend.

I’ll lead 500 cavalries to attack here at night,

and set an ambush at the pass.

Then we’ll take them by surprise.

With 500 light cavalries,

you wish to catch them by surprise?

Do you know Yongqing cavalries are unbeatable?

You’re over-optimistic.

I know we’re outnumbered.

Thus, after the raid,

I will feign a retreat

and lure them into the valley.

Then Yun Lin and the rest of the men

will eliminate their advance troops

with rocks and arrows on the mountain top

and destroy their provisions and fodder.

When Mr. Jin’s troops arrive,

we’ll box them up.

I don’t like this textbook tactic.

Do you know that Yongqing invaders

never fight in a specific formation?

Their cavalries are indeed invincible,

but the terrain is more suitable for infantry.

Our infantry and armored soldiers

are way stronger than them.

By then, I can have men

deliver the provisions and fodder first.

When the provisions are in position,

I’ll deploy the heavy armors

and soldiers of Xuanjia Battalion here.

But in light of the current situation,

it’s not wise to start a long haul with Yongqing State.

Commander Zhao,

the military supply will slow us down.

If anything goes wrong with the provisions,

the whole troops could be annihilated.

Li Qian,

are you questioning my tactic?

I’m just talking about the possibilities.

Please take our men’s lives seriously!

This is an order.

Anyone who disobeys will face a military penalty.

- Yes. - Yes.

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